Adjunct Teaching - Center for Language… at Brigham Young… · Provo

Close Date: May 26, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, May 25, 2026, at 11:59pm (MST)

Start Date: September 1, 2026

Required Degree: Bachelor's Degree. Must have required degree by start date.

Experience:

Required:

• Sufficient proficiency in the target language to teach foundation and upper-division courses. NOTE: Evidence of proficiency for non-native speakers of the target language may be required.

• Sufficient proficiency in English to:

• Teach the target language effectively to English-speaking students.

• Counsel and motivate students regarding language learning.

• Benefit from professional development workshops.

• Communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, students and people outside the University.

• Willingness to receive additional training and professional development in the field of language pedagogy.

• Working proficiency in computer-based software, including Microsoft Office and internet applications.

• Ability to learn and successfully use Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as BYU's Learning Suite.

Preferred:

• Academic degree in the target language and/or linguistics.

• Successful experience teaching the target language to speakers of other languages.

• An adequate understanding of Second Language Education theory, and language-teaching pedagogy to develop curriculum materials and to plan lesson activities in languages where commercially published textbooks and instructional materials are seldom available.

• Knowledge of language-proficiency assessment criteria and the testing procedures needed to prepare and administer language tests and assign grades accurately and fairly.

Duties/Expectations:

• Teach one or more undergraduate Samoan language courses as assigned by the Center for Language Studies.

• Meet with students one-on-one or in small groups to provide supplemental instruction and guidance on course content.

• Participate in professional development training workshops and respond to recommendations for improvement.

• Write a course syllabus and set up course materials on the BYU Learning Suite platform.

• Grade all Samoan Challenge Exams completed during same semester taught.

• Respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Center for Language Studies.

• Attend in-service training in AUG/SEP 2026. Teaching responsibilities begin fall semester 2026, September 2, 2026.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.